aw

Soft disappointed sound

Aw is a sound that people make in various situations to express emotion.

Its particular meaning has to be gathered from context or tone.

cuteness

adorable

Extremely endearing

  • cuteAttractively charming
  • sweetTasting of sugar
  • preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued

darling · endearing · lovable · charming · heartwarming · delightful · innocent · wholesome · cuddly · baby

disappointment

shucks

Folksy expression of disappointment

  • darnRepair by weaving
  • bummerDisappointing experience
  • letdownFailure to satisfy expectations

dismay · shame · pity · unfortunately · alas · sigh · deflated · crestfallen · oh well · too bad

sympathy

compassion

Concern for others' distress

  • pitySympathy for misfortune
  • concernTroubled interest in something
  • caringShowing kind concern

kindness · understanding · sorrow · tenderness · warmth · sensitivity · consolation · commiseration · solace · comfort

surprise

wow

Cry of amazement

  • goshTame exclamation of surprise
  • whoaCommand to stop
  • reallyIn actual fact

no way · astonishment · amazement · disbelief · wonder · unexpected · revelation · stunned · gasp · oh my

Categories
Opposites
emotional valence of interjection

awyay

Exclamation of triumph

hooray · woohoo · yes · yahoo · hurrah

intensity and softness

awwow

Cry of amazement

whoa · boom · argh · grrr · holy cow

emotional valence/reaction

awugh

Disgust exclamation

pfft · meh · hmph · bah · so what

Phrases
Family

awful, awe, awed, awes

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G